A 22-year-old woman has been sexually assaulted in a town nightclub in the early hours of Sunday.

Around 12.50am on Sunday morning October 7, the woman was within Pulse nightclub in Graham Street, Airdrie.

She was followed into the toilets by a man who pushed her and sexually assaulted her.

The woman received a head injury but didn't require hospital treatment. She is extremely shaken as a result of this assault.

The suspect is described as white, around 40 years of age, 5ft 9 inches in height and of stocky build with dark brown short hair and unshaven. He was wearing a black top, black trousers and black shoes.

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Detective Constable Thomas Kiernan of Coatbridge Police Office said: “It is imperative that we trace the man responsible for this sexual assault as soon as possible. We have been carrying out enquiries since this incident was reported and are continuing to view CCTV footage from the local area.

“I would like to trace any witnesses to this assault or anyone with information that will assist this police investigation. In particular, I would like to trace a woman who came to the victim’s assistance in the toilet area during the incident. She will have vital information that will assist our enquiry, and I would urge her to come forward as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information should contact Coatbridge Police Office through 101 quoting reference number 1585 of 7 October. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.